Cross Draw Knife Sheaths

A cross draw knife sheath is designed for secure, comfortable storage of a
knife on your body until you're ready to use it. They are popular with
sportsmen, cowboys, cowgirls, or anyone who leads an active lifestyle because a
knife in a cross draw sheath is usually faster and easier to get to than a knife
in a pocket. Among cowboys and cowgirls they are particular popular with ropers as
a handy knife is considered by many as a must-have for
safety reasons. Below are cross draw knife sheaths for sale on eBay, Etsy, and Amazon.

Below: A knife sheath made for horizontal carry on a belt.

From eBay, Etsy, and Amazon

eBay, Etsy and Amazon are great places to find a leather cross draw knife
sheath. This area
lets you compare the prices and selection between them on one page!

Read each description carefully to know if...

...you're buying an already-made, ready to ship knife sheath, OR

...if you're buying a sheath that will be made according to your
specifications when you order.

Below: A knife and cross draw sheath on a competitor in
an obstacle course challenge.

Cross Draw Knife Sheaths - Good Things To Know Before You Buy

Is the sheath new or used? Most of the ones we've seen for on Amazon are new, but there are
also occasionally used ones for sale. The ones on eBay and Etsy are a mix of new and
used.

Is the knife included? Hint: Often, or even usually, a knife is NOT
included even if the sheath is pictured with a knife.
A knife is often included in the photos to give you an idea how the sheath
fits a knife, but the knife is typically NOT included. Make sure one way or the
other - knife or no knife - before you buy.

Will the sheath fit your knife? Some of the sheaths are made for a specific
brand and model of knife, while others are made to fit most any knife of a
certain style and size.

If the sheath attaches to a belt, how does it attach? Common ways of
attaching a knife sheath to a belt include snaps, clips, and slots cut into the
sheath so it slides onto a belt. Regardless, will the sheath fit the belt you
plan on wearing it with?

Is the sheath made for a right hand draw, left hand draw, or either hand?

What is the cant, or tilt, of the sheath, if any? Some sheaths are made so that
the knife is worn vertically. Other sheaths are made so that the knife is worn at an angle (and this angle can vary), while others are
made so that the knife is worn horizontally (or close to it) alongside the
belt.

How heavy, or thick, is the leather the sheath is made from? Leather
thickness is usually stated in ounces. If you don't know how ounces
translates into thickness, it's actually quite easy: One ounce is equal to
1/64 of an inch in thickness.

Note: If you need a handy reference for leather thickness, consider this: A 4
ounce piece of leather is about 1/16 of an inch thick, which is about the
same thickness as a USA quarter.

For more ounces-to-inches
comparisons, you can see our handy chart below.